About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Train View Chalet in Ella offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room features a terrace or balcony, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities including free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a work desk. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a restaurant serving Chinese, Indian, American, Asian, international, and barbecue grill cuisines. Breakfast options include continental and Asian styles, with vegan choices available. The property also offers a hot tub, fireplace, and outdoor seating area. Convenient Location: Located 93 km from Castlereigh Reservoir Seaplane Base, the guest house is near Gregory Lake (46 km), Demodara Nine Arch Bridge (16 km), and Horton Plains National Park (37 km). Free on-site private parking and a tour desk enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Asian

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rumesh
    Australia Australia
    The accommodation was situated in a peaceful area, approximately a 30-minute drive from Ella, making it an ideal spot for exploring the region and relaxing away from the hustle and bustle. The food was amazing (both breakfast and dinner), with a...
  • Nirupa
    Australia Australia
    Amazing overall presentation, outstanding personal service.
  • Warnakula
    Australia Australia
    Very friendly caring staff, Even packed our lunch including free transfer to train station on check out. Felt homely always.
  • Mustafa
    Turkey Turkey
    I had a wonderful one-night stay here. The location is truly special—nestled in nature, with a calming stream nearby and beautiful greenery all around. The service was excellent, the staff was warm and caring, and the food was delicious. In the...
  • Hendric
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This place is so nice, quiet, spacious, comfy, and clean. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. The staff were very welcoming and caring, making us feel right at home. We especially loved the beautiful natural pool and the...
  • Joshua
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really nice place! We had a great stay here. I especially want to mention the natural pool experience—it was amazing. The train view was lovely too, and the fact that there were no trains passing at midnight made it a very peaceful and cool place....
  • Nikol
    Russia Russia
    We had a very nice stay here. The hotel provided a luxury shuttle service from the train station, which was punctual and convenient. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed, and the rooms were incredibly clean and beautifully designed—simply great...
  • Marcin
    Poland Poland
    We had a fantastic stay! The location is excellent, with close proximity to the main attractions of the region.. The sight of women picking tea leaves amidst lush tropical vegetation and possibility to see the train was truly enchanting. The food...
  • Olga
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The location was nice, breakfest very good, The staff was very nice and try to help with everything we wanted.
  • Karim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We absolutely loved our stay here! The venue is family run and was pleasantly cool even without air-conditioning, which might come as a surprise to some. We even had to wear extra layers to stay warm—a delightful and unexpected surprise for...

Managed by Madhawa Eranda

Company review score: 9.8Based on 63 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

Sick and tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, the sound of traffic and the sleepless nights? Craving for peace and quiet, serene surroundings and harmony with nature? Welcome to Train View Chalets. Located in the majestic hill-country paradise of Ella, these chalets are located in the midst of a lush tea plantation grove and are surrounded by majestic mountains, crystal clear streams and is nestled within a forest reserve, ensuring the occasional visit from a curious deer or a wide-eyed squirrel. It is also a utopia for bird-watching, of which the most sought after inhabitant in the area is the Ceylon Red-rumped Swallow, also known as Wehi Lihiniya in Sinhalese. The entire lodge is built in union with nature as much as possible, but doesn’t in any way make your stay here any less comfortable. Cooling cement flooring, big and spacious rooms with comfortable king-sized beds give you a homely feel that corresponds with the natural splendor around you, taking you to a place of peace and tranquility that will leave you stuck for words. So come join us and allow us to make your stay in Sri Lanka a most memorable experience.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • Chinese • Indian • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Dietary options
      Vegan

Facilities of Train View Chalet

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Bedroom

  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules

    Train View Chalet takes special requests - add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 00:00
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Extra bed upon request
    US$6 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    US$3 per child, per night
    2 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$6 per child, per night
    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$8 per person, per night

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

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